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About Magic City Blues Festival Grounds

Welcome to Magic City Blues Festival Grounds, a storied outdoor street festival site on a closed portion of Montana Avenue in downtown Billings, MT. While the festival itself is currently on hiatus and no 2024 venue has been secured, the grounds remain a notable part of Billings’ musical legacy. Historically hosting multi-stage shows across several configurations, the venue has drawn thousands of attendees and hosted legendary acts. This page provides seating information, parking and transit options, and trusted recommendations for nearby hotels and dining to help you plan if/when live music returns.

Location: 2500 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59102. The area is walkable from downtown hotels, with MET Transit offering routes throughout Billings. While downtown schedules and services can shift, we’ve included practical tips to help you secure a great experience when events are announced.

Important note: The grounds themselves are not demolished, but the festival moved to MetraPark between 2021–2023 and is currently on hiatus. Any future dates will be announced as part of an official event calendar. This page focuses on practical information for attendees planning visits to the grounds or similar downtown events.

Seating: The venue historically offered limited general admission seating with reserved tables for eight available in certain configurations. There isn’t a formal, published seating chart for the grounds today, so availability can vary by event. If you secure seating, act quickly, and we’ll help you lock in reliable options.

Parking: Downtown Billings parking includes meters and city garages. Consider these common options: Park 1 (First Ave North Garage), Park 3 (Empire Parking Garage), and other downtown garages, as well as metered street parking. Peak event times can fill spaces, so plan early and allow extra time for access.

Transit: MET Transit serves Billings with ADA-accessible buses. Downtown routes have seen changes in recent years, so check the latest schedules before heading out. If you prefer driving, public transit can still be a convenient option for downtown events.

Nearby hotels and dining: For convenient stays, consider hotels like Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Billings, and other downtown properties within walking distance of Montana Avenue. For meals and pre-show options, explore nearby cafes and restaurants along or near downtown Billings. We prioritize trusted affiliate partners for hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure comfortable stays and great meals close to the venue.

If you’re planning for future events, we’ve got you covered with up-to-date insider tips, reliable transportation options, and dependable partner recommendations to simplify your ticket journey and stay near the action in Billings.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/site: Outdoor street festival on Montana Avenue in downtown Billings; address 2500 Montana Ave, Billings, MT 59102.
  • Venue type: Street festival on a closed section of a city avenue; historically multi-stage outdoor setup (roughly 3 stages).
  • Attendance/capacity: Attendance has been in the thousands, with listings citing about 9,000 attendees for some years.
  • Seating: Limited GA seating; reserved tables for eight available; no formal seating chart available.
  • Parking: Downtown Billings parking with meters and city garages (Park 1, First Ave North Garage, Park 3, Empire Garage) and general downtown parking options.
  • Transit: MET Transit serves Billings with ADA-accessible buses; downtown routes have undergone changes (2025–onward) and riders should check current schedules.
  • Nearby hotels: Nearby options include Country Inn & Suites and other downtown accommodations.
  • Notable events hosted: Notable acts have included Lynyrd Skynyrd (2022), Ziggy Marley, John Fogerty, Steve Miller Band, and The String Cheese Incident (2023).
  • Current status: On hiatus; no venue secured for 2024; the festival ended its 22-year Billings run in 2024.
  • Renamed/demolished: The grounds themselves are not demolished; the festival moved from Montana Avenue to MetraPark in 2021–2023 and remains on hiatus without an official rebrand.